KS3 Leader of Learning and CPD Mentor/Coach
GEMS Winchester School, Fujairah
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2016
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2016
Job overview
With more than fifty years of education experience, GEMS Education is committed to improving the quality of education worldwide. It is the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 private education operator in the world, educating more than 110,000 children from 151 different nationalities. The GEMS approach to learning is one which focuses not only on academic excellence but also on providing a values based education. It helps students develop their character, creativity, personal leadership and the spirit of enterprise necessary for them to achieve their full potential as global citizens and leaders of the future.
To find out more about GEMS Education please visit: www.gemseducation.com
The School
GEMS Winchester School, Fujairah. Our brand new, state of the art school will open its doors for the first time in September 2016 offering the National curriculum for England from KG1 – Y8.
Our school will bring the strongest educational values to all our young learners. Building on the exceptional strengths of an English curriculum, our pupils will discover a world of opportunities to extend their knowledge, develop their skills and engender a life-long thirst for learning.
The Post
KS3 Leader of Learning and CPD Mentor/Coach
From September 2016 we are looking for a KS3 Leader of Learning who will be responsible for leading and managing the team of KS3 teachers and support staff at our brand new Winchester School, Fujairah. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of highly effective teaching and successful outcomes at KS3/4 and some experience of leadership and management at secondary level.
This position would suit an existing Head of Department or a secondary key stage leader in a high achieving school with a proven track record of mentoring/coaching staff and a positive impact on their professional development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Establishing the curriculum, pedagogy and practice for this important learning stage.
- Leading a team of teachers and support staff to deliver the highest standards of teaching and the most effective learning environment from the very beginning so that KS3 students make rapid and sustained progress
- Leading and managing CPD, mentoring and coaching for all staff, in particular NQTs and teachers who are new to the British curriculum and pedagogy.
- Ensuring literacy and numeracy practices are coordinated across the whole school.
The successful candidate will have:
- The skills and knowledge to contribute to whole school improvement.
- A passion for raising expectations and aspirations in colleagues and students alike.
- An excellent understanding of how to use assessment and data to move the school forward with a proven track record in this area.
- A demonstrable commitment to balancing pupils’ academic achievements with their wellbeing.
Application Process
If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would very much welcome your application.
To apply please send your CV to with a recent photograph, along with your formal letter of application and details of two referees to Mr Kym Abbott – Recruitment Manager kym.abbott@gemseducation.com
The closing date for this position is Friday 13th May 2016
About GEMS Winchester School, Fujairah
GEMS Winchester School Fujairah (WSF), delivering the British Curriculum, was founded in September 2016. Housed in a purpose-built state-of-the-art campus, with excellent facilities, WSF has grown at a rapid rate to meet the needs of a local Emirati and International ex-patriate community. As an all-through school (currently Reception to first year of A Levels), our number on roll is around 2000.
GEMS has a world-class reputation for outstanding education and our school meets the needs of Fujairah, the premier city on the beautiful eastern coast of the UAE. The WSF school mission is to establish a child-centered learning environment that will allow all students to reach their full potential, and to become the school of choice in Fujairah, meeting the needs and aspirations of all of our learners and families.
Fujairah is just over an hour from Dubai and sits at the foot of the Hajar Mountains facing the Indian Ocean. The beautiful coastline and spectacular scenery makes Fujairah a popular destination for cyclists, water sports enthusiasts and visitors alike. Its large port, one of the deepest in the world, attracts many international businesses and trade is growing rapidly. Fujairah is now rivalling other famous UAE destinations as an exciting modern city with a vibrant economy and culture.
Teachers can enjoy a healthy balance to life, with numerous modern malls, cinemas, bars and restaurants, with beautiful beaches and resorts to match all budgets within a short drive. For those that enjoy a lower cost of living and a quieter pace of life, Fujairah is a wonderful place to live and work, with the benefit of having Dubai and its many international concerts, activities, facilities and events so close by.
Professionally, teachers enjoy the same competitive scale and benefits as all GEMS schools in the UAE. WSF is fortunate to boast a hard-working, highly qualified and experienced faculty of teachers that share a commitment to lifelong learning and continuous development. Around 20% of our teachers are recruited from the UK, with the remainder joining us from all corners of the globe. Please visit our website to find out more about the leadership team in the school.
Principal
David Wade
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